People, VIDEO, Aleix Espargaró plays kamikaze: when a MotoGP rider transforms the road into a racetrack

Aleix Espargaró's new life was supposed to be quieter. Since leaving his central role at Aprilia Racing to become a test rider for Honda HRC, the Spaniard expected a less high-profile existence. Yet, the Catalan is making headlines again… and this time, it's not for the development of the RC213V.

The problem with former MotoGP riders is that they never really know when to ease off the gas. And clearly, Aleix Espargaró is no exception to the rule.

Because the latest controversy shaking the paddock doesn't concern the development of the Honda RC213Vnor his new role as a test pilot at Honda HRCNo. This time, the Spaniard is making headlines for a completely reckless bike descent that quickly went viral on social media.

Eight seconds of video. No more. But eight seconds that are enough to trigger unease.

The video shows a cyclist hurtling down the Els Àngels pass near Girona at full speed. The problem? In a narrow section, he overtakes two cars on the descent, in a maneuver that looks more like a MotoGP attack than a training ride.

And very quickly, internet users identified the runner: Aleix EspargaróThe Lidl-Trek team's outfit, silhouette, and style left little room for doubt. Several witnesses even claim to have seen them at the summit of the pass before the descent. In other words, it wasn't a setup.

While some fans applauded the boldness, on the other side of Lidl TrekThe atmosphere is noticeably less relaxed.

Lidl-Trek’s reaction to Aleix Espargaró’s performance: “ We take this very seriously« 

Even though he no longer competes in major races with the American team, I will espargaro remains official ambassador of the teamAnd when you wear this jersey, you represent a structure that fields stars of the world peloton like Juan Ayuso or Mads Pedersen.

The internal reaction was swift. According to the newspaper El PaísThe team was very clear:

« We are aware of the images circulating on social media this week and want to be very clear: The behavior displayed in no way reflects the values ​​or standards that govern us as a team."Translation: this kind of stunt doesn't fly."

And the team added a second layer: We are taking this matter very seriously and are in direct contact with the runner.In other words, the story might not end with a simple reprimand.

It must be said thatI will espargaro He never hid his obsession with cycling. During his MotoGP career, he cycled over 20,000 kilometers a year. A training load worthy of a professional racer.

This passion even led him to participate in extreme events like the Cape Epic mountain biking race.

But here's the problem: a MotoGP rider's brain is programmed to attack. And on an open road, this mentality can quickly become explosive.

For the moment, Aleix Espargaró has not published any official reaction on its social media. Radio silence.

But the question remains: how far can a driver who is used to flirting with the limit continue to play with danger... once he is off the track?

Because on a MotoGP track, the risks are calculated. On an open road, they aren't. And this time, Aleix Espargaro He may have just discovered it.